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Chrenko Family History

Chrenko Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schrenk, Hresko, Renko, Chonko, Chunko, Schenk, Chen, Cheng, Chino

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Where is the Chrenko family from?

You can see how Chrenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrenko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chrenko family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chrenko's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Chrenko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrenko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chrenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chrenko. 100% of Chrenko men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Chrenko women worked as a Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Chrenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Chrenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrenko census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 136 immigration records available for the last name Chrenko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Chrenko. For the veterans among your Chrenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrenko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Chrenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Chrenko in 1963 was 64, and 79 in 2002.

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